Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Chapter 124 - This Matter, Can Do (Extra update with 50 monthly tickets) (1/2)

Chapter 124: Chapter 124 – This Matter, Can Do (Extra update with 50 monthly tickets)

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“Previously, I didn’t care for you, Zhuang Qingning, being a bit prickly. However, upon further thought, I believe I’ve always been quite fair in my dealings and never showed overt bias just because you don’t have an adult minding your affairs. So, about this matter…”

“Listen, we should focus on the issue instead of people. In your case, this arrangement could be quite beneficial. What do you think, Zhuang?”

Zhuang Jingye was a bit nervous, rubbing his hands together. He was afraid that because of his previous lower regard for Zhuang Qingning due to her being a girl running her household, she might hold a grudge and refuse this proposal.

Zhuang Qingning blinked.

If one were to judge him by his character, Zhuang Jingye, who had been the village chief for many years, indeed had a good reputation. Although he sometimes manifested a traditional, patriarchal mindset and care much about preserving face, he had never been deliberately oppressive towards anyone.

Even though he had previously looked down on her as the head of a female household, he hadn’t intentionally made things difficult for her.

Overall, Zhuang Jingye was a common person who had his own strengths and weaknesses.

If they were to focus on the issue at hand, she found this mutually beneficial proposal quite nice.

When you’re high-profile, you attract more attention, and this is even more so for Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Qingsui, two young girls in an era where criticism could easily be leveled at them. However, with the backing of the village chief and other villagers, things would be completely different.

Building a house is no small task. Hiring people by cash payment would certainly cost a lot. Although Zhuang Qingning had the money for it, she would still need someone reliable to supervise the construction. Zhuang Yonghe was too busy, and she couldn’t take charge while also dealing with the intricacies and detailed considerations of construction.

With Zhuang Jingye volunteering help, Zhuang Qingning felt as fortunate as if she had found a pillow when sleepy.

This situation seemed workable.

“I understand your concerns, Uncle Chief,” she said.

Zhuang Qingning continued, “I also understand the principle of mutual benefit and loss. The situation you have suggested is beneficial for all, and I feel it is indeed a good idea.

“However, I believe I must make it clear that when it comes to our village beans, I will be prioritizing our own villagers. However, this should not mean that I can’t accept beans from elsewhere. Otherwise, some people might be unsatisfied and deliberately inflate the price of the beans, which would threaten the survival of my tofu business.”

“The same principle applies when employing labor. I will prioritize hiring people from our own village, but this doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t hire people from other places, or it will detriment my tofu business. I suppose Uncle Chief understands this. Assuring the smooth running of my tofu business is crucial. I can provide a small income for everyone, but this principle mustn’t be absolute and end up jeopardizing the survival of the tofu business.”

“Hence, whether it is sourcing beans and duck eggs or hiring labor, I will heed your advice and prefer using our village’s resources and people as much as possible. But if I have to go outside our village occasionally, you should not object.”

“I understand,” Zhuang Jingye nodded repeatedly.